Police Services Officer

Police Services Officer

Salary

$39,982.43 - $63,971.89 Annually

Location

Center for Public Safety, 200 Marine BLVD, Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Regular - Full Time

Job Number

FY27-00037

Department

Police Dept

Division

Professional Development Section

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Definition of Work

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The City of Jacksonville is seeking applicants interested in work with crime scene investigations, evidence, property, licensing, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a nationally accredited agency while serving the citizens of Jacksonville. The Police Services Officer performs intermediate technical work ensuring the proper custody and disposition of evidence and property; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

General work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, M-F (May change as necessary). Subject to call duty for crime scene processing.

The City of Jacksonville recognizes relevant education and experience above and beyond the requirements for the position.

Education:

• 2.5% for Associates Degree
• 5% for Bachelors Degree
• 7.5% for a career relevant Masters Degree

Experience:

• Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience.

The hiring range is $39,982.43 - $51,977.16.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Gathering evidence; maintaining custody and disposing of evidence and property; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Receives, catalogs, stores and controls police evidence and found property.
• Checks for proper packaging and completeness of accompanying documentation.
• Maintains logs and reports associated with the property management function.
• Processes scenes of crimes and collects physical evidence.
• Takes citizen statements at the Police Department or at the victims home.
• Presents evidence and testifies in court trial when necessary.
• Transports evidence to the SBI Laboratory for analysis.
• Processes paperwork; verifies proper submission of lab request forms prior to transport; makes corrections as needed.
• Conducts research for dispositions; sends notification letters to owners for return; sends notification letters to officers when time limit has expired.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Escorts funerals.
• Maintains inventory of uniform stock; issues uniforms; maintains paperwork on items issued and returned.
• Enters a variety of information into the computer; processes incoming and outgoing paperwork; maintains log books.
• Takes fingerprints and photographs of citizens for employment purposes.
• Inspects and keeps the records of inspections and violations of city code and takes investigates complaints associated with taxi cabs and wreckers.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 2 to 5 years experience in police evidence and records work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of record keeping methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the custody and safekeeping of evidence and property; ability to establish and follow routine schedules; skill in the operation of standard office and data entry equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

The City of Jacksonville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees. Find out more about the benefits of working with the City.

01

Do you have at least 2 to 5 years experience in police evidence and records work?

• Yes
• No

02

Briefly describe your 2 to 5 years experience in police evidence and records work.

03

You will be called out to scenes where you will need to photograph, and possibly collect all forms of bodily fluids (blood, semen, saliva, and fecal matter), would you object to processing (photographing and collecting) any of the possible evidence?

• Yes
• No

04

Being a CSI often requires an investigator to be in close proximity to a deceased person, either on scene or during an autopsy; would you have any issues processing the scene where a deceased person might be?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville NC

Address 815 New Bridge Street

PO Box 128

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28541

Phone 910-938-5386

910-938-5837

Website https://jacksonvillenc.gov/jobs